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VehicleMar 26, 20197 affected

Ford / Freightliner / International and more recall: Exterior lighting

What is wrong

Custom Fab & Body LLC (Custom Fab & Body) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 XLT Crew Cab, 2017-2018 International 7500 4x4, and 2018 International 7500 4x2, Freightliner M2-112 and M2-106, and Kenworth T-370-based emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What could happen

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Custom Fab & Body has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen for replacement lights, free of charge. The recall began April 11, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-526-9504.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
19V239000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Custom Fab & Body LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Mar 26, 2019
Owners notified
Apr 11, 2019
Vehicles or items affected
7
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jan 2, 2018 to Jul 16, 2018
Part
Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Safety standard
FMVSS 108

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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